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How to get fromIndianapolis to Council Bluffsby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to Council Bluffs by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Indianapolis

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane IND - OMA
    5h 56m
    $127–582

  2. Drive 594.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Council Bluffscar car 594.7 mi
    10h 2m
    $109–157

  3. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    14h 54m
    $117–203

  4. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane LAF - OMA
    9h 16m
    $130–510

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Omahabus bus Btw 1401
    15h 11m
    $136–187

Indianapolis to Council Bluffs by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 539.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Omaha (OMA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Broadway & 16th NW via Des Moines, Omaha, NE, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 14h 54m.

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